Kitchen Assistant

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Market Weighton; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council, in partnership with The Market Weighton School, is seeking a kitchen assistant to support the cook in daily food service during term time. The role is part-time (18.75 hours per week), with shifts 10.00am to 1.45pm, Monday to Friday, at the Market Weighton School in YO43 3JF. It is permanent, with training days included.

Candidates should appreciate a rural school environment and be committed to safeguarding. DBS checks apply.

Responsibilities

• A kitchen assistant is required to assist the cook in all aspects of running the school kitchen.

Job description

£11,285 - £11,465 per year (Grade 3A term time pro rata)

Campaign

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Term Entry

Permanent

Type Hours

Part time (18.75 hours per week)

Days

Monday to Friday

Address

The Market Weighton School, Spring Road, Market Weighton, YO43 3JF

18.75 hours per week; term time only + training days.

Hours are 10.00am – 1.45pm; Monday to Friday.

Required for Monday 19 October 2026.

A kitchen assistant is required to assist the cook in all aspects of running the school kitchen.

We are a small school, proud of our traditional rural heritage, yet ambitious for the future. Our size is a real strength as it enables everyone to work closely, building positive working relationships. We believe that everyone should be in a supportive and positive environment – and that is what you will find in our school.

TMWS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Candidates are welcome to visit the school in September prior to formal application.

Please note this school does not have the resources to send individual notifications to all applicants who are not shortlisted so if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you should assume you have been unsuccessful.

Schools applications

This school does not have the resources to send individual notifications to all applicants who are not shortlisted so if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you should assume you have been unsuccessful.

If selected for interview, an online search will be conducted for candidates. This is in line with KCSiE 2022.

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check. The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. All members of staff are expected to share this commitment.

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